Sydney skyline

Parsley Bay, Eastern Suburbs, Sydney

See white house just above white line. Built in 1930's by DS' grandfather.

Illawara Flame Tree, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney

Native of states of Queensland & NSW (New South Wales). The tree is famous for the bright red bell-shaped flowers that often cover the whole tree when it is leafless during late spring. 

Sydney Opera House from Harbour Ferry

Started in 1959 and not finished until 1973 by Danish architect Jorn Utzon, the Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous performing arts centres in the world. Its concrete plaster "shells" (or structurally panels) represent modern expressionism and a highly technical design. The Opera House actually contains multiple venues for symphony, opera, theater and other performing arts while also becoming the national icon of Sydney surrounded by the harbour on three sides. 

Sydney Harbour Bridge

As seen from Kirribilli Point. We are staying at a small hotel a short distance away from The Kirribilli House, the prime minister's official residence in Sydney when she is not in the national capital of Canberra.